Airswift is looking for a Planner – Field Execution (Rotating Equipment) to support a major client in El Dorado, KS on a 12-month contract
Schedule:
5-6 days/week, 12-hour shifts
Seeking an experienced Planner – Field Execution to support the Maintenance team. This role will focus on planning and leading field execution for a small-scale maintenance capital project involving large rotating equipment (compressors) and associated civil and foundation work.
This is a field-driven position, not a traditional desk-based planning role. The ideal candidate will bridge planning and execution, working closely with maintenance, operations, and contractors to ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with schedule and scope.
Responsibilities
Lead planning and field coordination for a maintenance project involving rotating equipment and civil/foundation scopes
Develop and maintain execution plans, sequencing, and schedules aligned with maintenance priorities and operational requirements
Translate scope of work into clear, executable field activities, ensuring proper sequencing and resource alignment
Work directly with the Maintenance Manager, supervisors, and contractors to coordinate daily execution
Oversee subcontractor activities to ensure:
Work is completed safely and to specification
Scope and schedule commitments are met
Performance issues are proactively addressed
Monitor field progress and identify:
Delays
Resource gaps
Execution risks
Coordinate interface between maintenance, operations, and construction teams
Support schedule tracking, updates, and reporting
Ensure proper coordination of civil work required for equipment setting and structural/foundation readiness
Promote strong safety performance and adherence to refinery standards
Requirements:
6+ years of experience in refinery, petrochemical, or industrial environments
Proven experience working with rotating equipment (compressors strongly preferred)
Working knowledge of civil and foundation work related to equipment installation or modification
Experience in:
Maintenance planning
Project coordination
Field execution roles
Strong understanding of:
Construction sequencing
Field execution practices
Contractor coordination
Experience working directly with:
Maintenance personnel
Field supervision
Contractors
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to perform in a field-based, high-demand environment with extended work hours
Strong field execution mindset with a hands-on approach
Ability to bridge planning with real-world maintenance and construction activities
Proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven
Effective communicator across maintenance, operations, and contractor teams
Comfortable working extended schedules (5–6 days/week, 12-hour shifts)
Team-oriented with a focus on safe, reliable execution
Preferred:
Maintenance Planner with rotating equipment experience
Project Engineer or Construction Coordinator in refinery or heavy industrial settings
Experience leading or coordinating small to mid-size maintenance or capital projects
Familiarity with scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project